Brenton Thwaites Quotes

Hugh Jackman really inspired me as a kid. He's a cool Aussie guy who works very hard, and he's a fantastic actor. Obviously, he keeps really fit. He seems like he's happy acting. Who knows if he really is, but he gives you that impression.

When I was 16 years old, I joined a drama group called North Queensland Academy of Dramatic Art under a woman called Maggie Shephard-King. She inspired me to audition for the role of Romeo in 'Romeo and Juliet.'

Growing up, I was always adamant that I would never do 'Home and Away' or 'Neighbours,' because as an actor you want to set your path as that serious kind of actor.

I studied drama at the Queensland University of Technology, which was amazing. I can't speak highly enough of that school.

I guess my break in America came a little too early. It would've been nice to have a few more years to find out what I'm like as an actor without a camera on my face.

I was on a show called 'SliDE' when I graduated from college, and then that set the premise of my love for acting. It was so much fun. I was on set with my best friends every day. From that, I got 'Home and Away' and it was such a relaxed, friendly environment. Everyone's so kind and supportive.

My long-term plans are just to get as much experience as I can in Australia and try to make my own films.

I was on 'Home and Away' for about three or four months. I loved it.

If I read a script and I like it, there's nothing that will stop me from trying to be in that movie.

I haven't had the whole 'famous' thing happen to me yet, and I hope I never will. I like to sneak away in the corners and hide a lot.

I went to college at QUT: Queensland University of Technology. I studied for a Bachelors in finance and acting.

I thought Leonardo DiCaprio was amazing in Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo and Juliet.'

My first job on the screen was 'Sea Patrol,' and that was quite intense, but I guess my first big break was 'SLiDE.'